At this point, as long as he has a good attitude, I’m not opposed to Marbury joining the team. It would help in a lot of ways. For one, it would allow Eddie to become more of the spot-up shooter that he is; he’s not a ball handler. It would also open up the floor for us. Marbury can definitely handle the rock and pass the ball.

Scott - January 18, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Look, the Marbury thing can’t hurt us. Scott is right, we need someone else to bring the ball up so House can spot up when and where he needs to. I don’t like Marbury at all, and never have, but I seriously can’t see how he could hurt us. The Big Three won’t let him destroy the lockerroom chemistry, and if he becomes a pain in the ass we can drop him or bench him. We really need a big or two, though.

Doctor Hardwood - January 18, 2009 at 4:22 pm

Yeah, I’m actually OK with Marbury coming off our bench now (and this is after the C’s have righted the ship, not during panic time). But we still need a true big off the bench….ZO! I also hear Brad Miller and Shawn Marion are on the trading block. Not getting my hopes up for the Matrix, but Miller would be a very servicable veteran-he has a nice jump shot and some size with starting playoff experience.

I bleed green in L.A. - January 18, 2009 at 6:49 pm

miller has too big of contract no way the C’s could match up

papa irish - January 18, 2009 at 6:59 pm

interesting point about Shaq. Doesn’t sit out the second of back to back games? We might dodge a bullet

Oh yeah, on Marbury..You have to take the chance. Imagine how many open looks this will free up for Eddie House on the 2nd unit..!? Defenses will have to respect Starbury’s outside range AND they will collapse on him when he penetrates freeing up easy dunks and layups for Baby, Powe or a healthy T.A. Marbury’s behavior doesn’t scare me-Doc and Ainge will not tolerate that bs-they’ll send him back to Coney Island in a heartbeat…

Marbury could hurt us if his presence interferes with Gabe’s playing time, slowing down his development. Gabe’s got a great calm attitude, works hard, handles the ball, passes, shoots, plays D. Just needs a little more experience. Marbury is a big question mark. Never was a great player anyway. But if he’s coming, I think Danny and Doc will know how to handle him, however it goes.

Agree that we definitely a big… POB is not ready, and doesn’t look like he will be in time.